Jane Christison is an accomplished accordionist and entertainer, playing and singing many styles of music.
She performs upbeat and engaging 45-minute programs for seniors groups, retirement communities and nursing
homes. Her personality and enthusiasm for playing the accordion are in demand as well for conventions, theme
parties and other celebrations. And Jane is introducing a whole new generation to the joy of music by writing
songs for children and performing as "Janie Next Door."
Jane studied serious accordion literature with Joan Cochran Sommers at the University of Missouri-
Kansas City Conservatory of Music and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in accordion performance.
She has been featured as a guest artist at accordion festivals throughout the US, performing and presenting
workshops. Video versions of two of her workshops, "Playing the Accordion for Fun and Fame!" and "Squeezing
Money Out of Your Accordion" are available through her company, Music With A Smile Productions, L.L.C.,
as is her children’s CD “Come Sing Along with Janie Next Door."
She feels fortunate to have been able to combine two of her favorite things, music and travel. As a member of
USO Shows, she toured the Far East, playing at military bases in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, the Philippines
and Guam. A second USO tour took her to the Azores and Germany. As a member of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra,
Jane has performed in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, Scotland, Sweden, Russia, Estonia, Denmark,
Australia, New Zealand, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Italy.
With her entertaining personality, no matter where in the world, or what the occasion, you’re sure to enjoy
Jane Christison’s MUSIC WITH A SMILE®!
Created by Catherine Sommers Design